Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Tonga with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Tonga in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Tonga with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 31°C, with nights close to 25°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Tonga will be around 31°C, with nights close to 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 256 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 49% per day this month. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher, others lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Tonga. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Tonga in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
28°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
256 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
15 days | 9 days | |
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Is January a good time to visit Tonga?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Tonga. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Tonga in January
With 56°C, Tonga hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 18°C to a high of 28°C.
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The climate of Tonga is based on weather data from Nuku‘alofa. Other locations might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Tonga for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in January in Tonga
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Tonga, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Tonga
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Tonga, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 15 days of rain in Tonga.
Daily UV Index in January in Tonga
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Tonga, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Tonga Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Tonga, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Tonga Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Tonga, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Tonga
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Tonga. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Tonga by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tonga. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
